David Edmund Levesque

David Edmund Levesque

Concord, NH - David Edmund Levesque, age 70, died suddenly at his home in Concord, NH on February 14. He was born in Concord on September 17, 1954 to the late Rosilda D. (LaFlamme) and Cyprien M. Levesque.

He leaves behind his wife of almost 41 years, Patricia (Fletcher) Levesque; his son Justin Levesque; sister Annette Harney and her husband Dennis; niece Emily Harney and her husband Jesse Devine and their children Raymond and Miriam; and several cousins, including Paulette Laramee.

He was predeceased in 2013 by a brother, John "Jack" Mayhew.

After graduating from high school in 1972, David joined the Air Force. He was selected to attend the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center at the Presidio in Monterey, California. He was then stationed in Crete, Greece as an Arabic translator, where he achieved the rank of sergeant.

After his release from active duty in 1977, he attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated from St. Anselm's College. He worked for a few years at Concord Public Library, where he met his wife. In 1985 he joined the staff at Sheldon Library at St. Paul's School. When a new library was built in 1991, he played a large part in the move-in process and then also earned his Master of Library Science degree. During his years at these two libraries, he served as cataloger/reference librarian/archivist. He retired in 2020.

David spent many happy hours in his basement "studio", singing and playing guitar and piano. He also loved chatting with his online music friends, where he was known as Shakeydave. Time was also devoted to serving as the president of his condominium association.

David was a good man who loved his family. He was much loved by us and we will miss him greatly.

No services have been scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Friendly Kitchen, 2 South Commercial St., Concord, NH.